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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
1
A sequence of legal and public notices from Shire offices outlines tenders for road and footpath works, traffic restrictions, reward offers for information, wastage controls, and timber and rubbish disposal rules. It cites dates, places like Mount Rousse and Crowdy Vale, and names such as the Shire Secretary and various officers.
Unclear early 19th century style notice outlines community governance events in Mount Mouse Shire. Mentions elections, notices and schedules, with dates and venues vaguely described. Contains many garbled terms but signals official notices about elections and penalties.
Under the Public Health Department order the council of Mount Roue blocked water from Apeing Creek to the Shire boundary for domestic and human use. Anyone using or causing use of this water faces a penalty up to five pounds per day for each day of use. Shire Officers, Menahurat, October 3, 1807.
The Shire of Mount Keuss provides new public health regulations under the Victorian Health Act affecting bread and meat handling and storage. The Board of Public Health sets rules to prevent contamination and to govern labeling, storage, and distribution of bread and meat products.
The Shire of Rewree informs residents of restrictions under the Dog Act and Thistle Act. The notices relate to requirements for collars and the destruction of certain thistles, issued by Shire Secretary H. C. Atll.
The notice outlines multiple public works in the Shire of Kewree including roadway, gravel, culvert, and drainage contracts. It lists tender periods, locations such as Lake, Yond, and North riding, and references centers for materials and inspection sites. Agencies and dates are provided for bidding, with requirements for grading, backfilling, and completion timelines.
The Shire of Kowrec schedules its annual audit for the year ending December 31. The council will meet on Monday January 10 to consider the accounts and prepare the financial report. The secretary notes that balances and statements have been prepared for inspection at the Shire offices.
The Council of the Shire of Kewres announces a rate act to tax property for the year October 1, 1906 to September 30, 1907 with payment due March 3. Inspection and details available at Edenhore. Shire secretary notes rates of 2/4 per year for stock with brush. cattle must be killed within the Shire and delivered in good condition.
The Kewres Shire Council announces depots for distributing Pheaphoriesd Wheat at Sale Lakee My and other locations with cash sales at count prices. Public instructions list treetment guidelines for Somkebite and note officials, stores, and teachers connected to the program. Sparrow control payments are described and collection terms set by Shire Secretary H. G. FLL.
Shire of Kowree issues public notices restricting pacing and other actions within its boundaries, warning violators of prosecution. Council and shire secretaries announce bicycle on footpath bans in Apsley Edenhope Gorahn and Harrow and set meeting dates, rates, and tax details for the year with deadlines for payments and documents.
Portland Shire announces a by election within the Negroed and Branxholme region. The site near the town boundary will be open for inspection for a term beginning December 10 and ending January 7, after which a judge will oversee the road native. The secretary is KB Tullor. December 10, 1908.
Tenders invited for multiple contracts across Condah, Digby, Tyrendarre, and Portland areas with forming, grading, graveling, culverts, and bridges. Specifications, deposit rules, and tender terms published for West and South Riding works. deposits and 24 per cent clause may invalidate bids.
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